Upon hearing Lin Ran's words, Arthur's expression drastically changed.
He wasn't a fool; he clearly understood the implications of Lin Ran's statement…
Wasn't Lin Ran indirectly telling him that he had been hiding in the shadows, eavesdropping, before the voice that interrupted Caesar appeared? Then this guy had probably learned far more intelligence than imagined…
Damn it! He truly deserved to be damned!
The words he had intended to use to show off to Caesar were all overheard by Lin Ran in secret, practically roasting him over a fire!
After all, if such dishonorable matters were to spread to the outside world, it would definitely not be good news for the Holy Light Church…
Although the Holy Light Church was already burdened with many troubles, so much so that the more they had, the less they cared, this was only from the perspective of observant individuals.
If nothing else, they still had to expend a great deal of effort to appease ordinary citizens and believers.
Especially since, due to Arthur's mistake, he had privately revealed the cruel orders spoken by the Pope himself; this would have an even more damaging impact.
It was impossible for the Pope not to settle accounts with him severely if he learned of this.
The thought of the Pope's extremely perverted grinning face in this current moment sent shivers down Arthur's spine.
Fuck!
He had originally thought that within the absolute domain of his carriage, he had Caesar completely cornered, and Caesar would have no means to spread the news…
But he never would have expected that the carriage's security measures were utter nonsense and had not produced even a sliver of positive effect!
Walls have ears! Walls truly have ears!
Arthur now regretted it to the point of spitting out his bile.
What was even more outrageous was that the one who overheard this news was Lin Ran!
Given Lin Ran's unpredictable life-saving abilities, even a tenth-tier expert might not be able to deal with him.
After all, just one move, a "phasing" effect that had never been heard of, was already extremely maddening, let alone instant movement, long-distance teleportation, spatial cutting, powerful recovery, aura concealment, illusion arrays, mental pressure, and so on…
He was an entirely uncontrollable existence!
Under such circumstances, let alone killing him…
Even discovering him was an unrealistic luxury for many.
Take the current situation, for instance—Lin Ran's clone had inexplicably penetrated their layers of defense and human guards, infiltrated the carriage, and stayed there for an unknown duration. The tenth-tier experts outside, whether they were cardinal archbishops or vice-arbiters, had not detected even the slightest anomaly!
This alone was enough to prove Lin Ran's caliber.
Now that this level of secret had been overheard by the cunning Lin Ran, who knew what kind of trouble he could stir up!
"Brother Lin… I believe it's best if we discuss some matters face-to-face…"
However, Arthur had not given up hope of luring Lin Ran out.
Given the current situation, if Lin Ran continued to converse with him in this clone state, he would never be able to capture Lin Ran in his lifetime.
Only when Lin Ran's main body arrived at the scene, surrounded by their many experts, could this secret be permanently buried with Lin Ran.
After all, Lin Ran had completely grasped a crucial secret of his, and he had no means to counter Lin Ran…
If this continued, their conversation could essentially be declared dead.
Moreover, he would be tormented endlessly by Lin Ran.
But Lin Ran wasn't an idiot; why would he give up his current superior advantage and voluntarily come out for a face-to-face meeting?
What he had said so far could only buy him time…
Arthur sighed deeply in his heart as he began to ponder other solutions in his mind.
But at this very moment, Lin Ran's clone suddenly spoke:
"Face-to-face? No problem!"
"If you wanted this, you should have said so earlier. You insisted on holding your breath and dragging it out until now, truly not treating me like your old friend!"
"When friends discuss matters, it's always best to do it in person."
"As for the location, I think your carriage is quite suitable!"
"High-class, grand, and stylish; low-key, luxurious, and meaningful… In this era, it's truly rare to see such a magnificent old-fashioned carriage!"
"I just don't know if Brother Arthur is willing to accept my impolite request to enter the carriage?"
What?!
Arthur's mouth twitched uncontrollably multiple times.
Not only did Lin Ran surprisingly agree to his request for a face-to-face meeting, but he also proactively suggested choosing the location as the carriage, which was completely under his control!
One must understand that within the carriage, everything internally was connected to Arthur's will.
This included a large number of lethal weapons and rock-solid defensive measures and control mechanisms…
And outside, there was an elite squad led by cardinal archbishops and vice-arbiters, with more than five, six, seven, or eight tenth-tier experts readily available…
Now that Lin Ran dared to go there voluntarily, he truly seemed unafraid!
Damn it!
Was this guy that confident in his life-saving abilities?
Did he believe that anywhere in the world, he could come and go as he pleased?
If it were anyone else, Arthur would not have even thought twice…
But the person he was talking to was named Lin Ran! The second great demon king after Ye Yun!
Therefore, Arthur felt he had to consider everything about him cautiously.
After several continuous changes in his expression, Arthur finally pursed his lips:
"Brother Lin is truly jesting…"
"You wish to come? I'm too welcoming to refuse, how could I possibly decline?"
"What kind of friendship do we have? I've already prepared good wine, waiting to drink with Brother Lin!"
"However, the setup of my carriage is rather complex, and the procedures for outsiders to enter are slightly cumbersome…"
"You can wait a moment, I'll…"
Before Arthur could finish, Lin Ran suddenly interrupted him with a laugh:
"No need. Prepare yourself, I'm coming!"
The moment Lin Ran finished speaking, a vortex-like spatial rift immediately appeared before Arthur.
Stepping out from within was Lin Ran, with Luo Qingyan in his embrace:
"Brother Arthur, long time no see…"
"Why are you still standing there? Open the wine quickly!"